(ABOVE) Nothing says summer like a classic wicker handbag.
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April 15, 2023 / Video Post Notes
LUNCH AT JANE’S CAFE; SWEATER SET AND WHITE PLEATED SKIRT OUTFIT
Organic Greens Salad on Third Street South
I returned to Third Street South again recently, and met *CSG at Jane’s Cafe on Third for lunch. I last vlogged there in this 2016 post and this 2017 post.
It was 93 Fahrenheit that day, so we dined inside and we both chose Jane’s Organic Signature Salad with grilled chicken. I left off all items, except the chicken and lettuce; unfortunately, the chicken was a bit more seasoned than I remembered it being, so unless they can grill it unseasoned I think I’ll choose something else in the future. (I should have asked in advance–since I am allergic to many seasonings–but forgot.).
Although it was busy outside, indoors it was quite nice, with only one other table occupied. If you love breakfast items, Jane’s is a wonderful spot, because they offer it all day. And, if you don’t mind the hot weather we tend to have beginning this time of year, they offer abundant seating outside on both their north and south patios.
The restaurant is located by a gorgeous large fountain in Camargo Courtyard on 13th South. They serve breakfast, lunch and tea (the owners are English), and on Thursday and Friday they offer dinner with wine and beer. You may choose from a wide selection of omelettes, salads, wraps, entrees, and desserts.
My White Pleated Skirt
My outfit on this day consisted of a sweater set and drop-waist, side-zip, pleated white skirt. How I love this skirt! It has a flat front–no bulky zipper–so any tops worn on the outside lay smooth and flat. This also is why I love side-zip pants. Both are so flattering to the figure, especially from the side view. (I also don’t need to fuss with a belt.)
Pima Cotton
The sweater and tee set I’m wearing (and all of those I show below) are made from luxurious pima cotton, which is the finest cotton available. Unlike regular cotton, the fibers are longer, so the finish is much more luminous and the colors are more vibrant. It has a silky texture and feel, and it therefore looks more refined and dressy. Although the cardigan I’m wearing here is no longer available in this pink, the tee I’m wearing is. I also found a lovely pink pima cotton cable-knit cardigan and shell, plus other pima cotton sweater sets in other colors, and I show them, as well as photographs and shopping links, at the bottom of this post (along with my YouTube video).
My Wicker Handbag
I purchased my wicker handbag at Saks last summer, and it has returned this summer in a trapezoid shape. I love wicker for the summer, because it goes with almost anything. If you don’t already have one, I would recommend you consider getting one. They’re quite versatile, as they can be worn as easily with casual shorts or jeans as they can with a refined sundress.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
~ Janis
Janis Lyn Johnson
Classic-Style Lover. Happily Married. Born in 1960. Fan of Understated, Timeless Fashion and Healthy Living.
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*CSG Camera-shy girlfriend
My Previous Posts:
Vlog: SLG’s in My Louis Vuitton Trouville; Shirtdress OOTD; Lunch Campiello, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Fendi Selleria Mini Peekaboo, Tan Tunic Sweater, White Jeans OOTD; Lunch The 239, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag, Leopard Top, Ivory Trousers OOTD; Lunch Ridgway, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma BB, Pink Cardigan, Ruffle Blouse, Grey Pants OOTD; Lunch Sante Fe Cafe, Waterside Shops, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Louis Vuitton SLG’s in My Ralph Lauren RL Handbag; Striped Oxford Shirt, Ankle Jeans, Cardigan; Lunch Grain de Cafe, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
J.McLaughlin In-Store Try-Ons; What’s in My Louis Vuitton My LV World Tour Alma BB: My OOTD
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir LGP XS Top Handle Bag, Denim Shirt, Jeans; Lunch Waterside Shops, Naples, FL / Classic Style Over 60
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Crossbody Bag, Oxford Cloth Shirt, Jeans OOTD; Shopping Whole Foods / Classic Preppy Style Over 60
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Makeup GRWM: Using Honest Beauty, Mineral Fusion, RMS Beauty / Clean, Classic Beauty Over 60
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Vlog: Ferragamo Pink Gancini Minibag and Scarf, Black Pants, White Tee, Lunch Waterside Shops, Naples, FL
Blog Post, YouTube Video
Scenes From The Video
3rd Street South, Naples, Florida
(ABOVE & BELOW) The north patio at Jane’s Cafe (hidden behind the large potted plants).
(ABOVE & BELOW) Isn’t this golf cart/mini Jeep/beach buggy adorable?
(ABOVE & BELOW) The south patio at Jane’s Cafe.
(ABOVE) It was in the 90s Fahrenheit, so CSG and I dined inside at Jane’s.
What I Wore
Inside My Handbag
(ABOVE) I purchased my Kate Spade Wicker Bag last summer at Saks Fifth Avenue. It is still available–in a peachy-pink color and on sale. Kate Spade’s current white leather and wicker bag is a classic, slightly trapezoid shape.
(ABOVE) Blush Leather Small Pouch, which can be monogrammed. (I also have this pouch in black.)
(ABOVE) I don’t like the look (and crinkly sound) of my purse-size packet of face tissue, so I removed the tissue from it’s packaging and placed it in this cute, faux-leather purse tissue pouch.
(ABOVE & BELOW) Faux Leather Key Pouch (Amazon, Walmart). On this day, the grey one held my cash, credit cards, driver’s license, and insurance cards. The pink one held my keys.
Mineral Fusion Powder Foundation, Warm 3 (Amazon, Walmart)
Gabriel Powder Blush, Willow
Hemp Organics Lipstick, pink satin (if sold out, similar here)
Gold Dual-Ended Retractable Lip Brush, for lining and filling-in lips with lip color
Honest Beauty Get It Together Eyeshadow Palette, black shade as eyeliner (Ulta, Target)
Sigma E21 Smudge Brush, to smudge liner on lid and under lower eyelashes (Neiman Marcus)
RMS Beauty Un-Powder Powder, for setting eyeliner (Nordstrom, Amazon)
Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer in One (Ulta, Amazon, Target)
Set of Four Portable Eyelash Combs, Pink, to comb out mascara
Vaseline Triple Purified, 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, applied to cheeks and cheekbones as highlighter (Amazon, Target)
Nourish Organic Shea Butter, I rotate this with petroleum jelly (Amazon)
1-Ounce Glass Jars (Set of 6), for storing Petroleum Jelly, Shea Butter, Etc. (Amazon)
(ABOVE) Hemp Organics Lipstick, pink satin (if sold out, similar here).
MY CLOTHING
(I am 5’8” tall; size XS or 0-2 in most tops (PP at Talbots, XXS at Ann Taylor, J.Crew); size 2 or S in most pants, and size 26 in most jeans; size 9.5-10 in most shoes)
PINK CARDIGAN: Talbots, pink sold out, but other colors available / PINK TEE: Talbots, pink and other colors available / PINK SHELL: Talbots, pink sold out, but other colors available / PINK CABLE-KNIT CARDIGAN & SHELL: Brooks Brothers, also pastel blue
MY ACCESSORIES
EYEWEAR: Kate Spade, old (alternative black sunglasses) / HANDBAG: Kate Spade, peachy-pink only (similar current white Kate Spade) / KEY POUCH: Walmart, Amazon / BLUSH TASSEL ZIP POUCH: Mark and Graham / TISSUE POUCH: Amazon / BALLET FLATS: Me Too, old (similar here)
MY JEWELRY
EARRINGS: pink sapphire (similar pink tourmaline) / RING : Boucheron (similar Neiman Marcus; preloved) / BRACELET: Roberto Coin / WATCH: Chanel J12 (preloved)
MY PERFUME
PERFUME: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum (3 x .2 FL OZ)
MY MAKEUP BRUSHES
PINK MAKEUP BRUSH SET: 13 Piece Set with Case
MY MAKEUP (Clean Ingredients)
FACE:Mineral Fusion Powder Foundation, Warm 3 (Amazon, Walmart) / CHEEKS: Gabriel Powder Blush, Willow/ EYES: Honest Beauty Get It Together Eyeshadow Palette, black shade wetted as eyeliner (Target, Ulta) / smudged the line on eyelid and under lower lashes with the Sigma E21 Smudge Brush (at Neiman Marcus); set with RMS Beauty Un-Powder Powder (Nordstrom, Amazon) / LIPS: Hemp Organics Lipstick, pink satin (if sold out, similar here) / LASHES: Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer in One (At Ulta, Amazon, Target) / CHEEKBONES HIGHLIGHTER: Triple Purified 100% Petroleum Jelly (Amazon, Target)
YouTube Video
(ABOVE) If you are seeing this message, then I have published the video and it should be appearing above. However, if for some reason the video isn’t appearing above–and you have refreshed your page and cleared your cache–you also can view the video at my JLJ Back To Classic Channel on YouTube.
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense Mini Twist Spray (3 x .2 fl. oz. or 3 x .7 fl. oz.)
Classic Black Sunglasses (narrow, medium, wide widths)
Cable-Knit Pima Cotton Cardigan and Shell, pink
Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Tee, pink
Cotton Pleated Below-Knee Skirt, white, 26″
Leather Ballet Flats, White
Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan, aqua
Pima Cotton Shell, aqua
Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan, yellow
Pima Cotton Shell, yellow
Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Tee, yellow
Pima Cotton Cardigan, red
Pima Cotton Shell, red
Bravo!! “Pretty in Pink” should be the title of this video.
LOVED it all.. especially the jewelry from your mom and husband. Wearing things you were given by people you love always are extra special.
Thank you for posting.. I’m inspired to put my winter clothes away and swap them for spring clothes.
Hi, Claudia! I wish I’d ask my mother more questions about the jewelry she gave me decades ago. Because, all the pieces had been hers at one time. Unfortunately, I don’t know where they come from, or whether my father gave them to her or she bought them. Now, she can’t remember. I hope you’re getting nice weather where you are. We need rain…very much so.
Hi Janis,
Hope you and hubby are doing well and enjoying the beautiful Naples weather.
You look lovely! Pink is my favorite color. In my opinion, it makes everyone look great; even the men!
I love your bag. I’m going to check out Saks to see if they still have them or one close to the design that you have.
Please take care. Great to hear from you.
Love and light,
Sarah
Hi, Sarah. We are well. Thank you. I hope you and your hubby are well. Yes, the weather is very pretty here. It’s wonderful, not to have to worry about snow and ice at all, ever here. The only exception is, we do need rain quite badly. Fort Lauderdale was absolutely flooded with rain for a week. While Naples remains in a dry spell. We should be getting our rainy season any minute now, so that is a good thing.:-) i’d love to hear if you find anything in your local store that isn’t online at Saks. We have a small Saks, I am told. (It is the only one I have ever been in.) Love and light back. 🙂
Thank you so much for your wonderful vlogs never stop.
Hi Janis,
Oh dear! The weather everywhere is crazy! Yesterday it was 90 degrees in some parts of Mass. Boston wasn’t too bad. It was around 78. I’ll take it over ice and snow any day! The Saks in Boston has everything. I used to shop in the stores at Copley Place (Neiman Marcus, LV, Gucci, Saks), but those
days for me are few and far. That was when I was working. I’m a little frugal now! 🙁 Don’t get me wrong, if I see something that crosses my eye I will figure out how to get it (hello hubby)! Sometimes, the Saks website has a good inventory, but, not all the time. They do have personal shoppers that will assist customers. The Saks sales are great! The markdowns are really good! Great “chatting” with you as always! Many Blessings, Sarah😍 P.S. I love your channel! I always look for it! It’s my favorite!🙂
Hi Janis, such a fab fifties vibe to your outfit think Grace Kelly. Ballet flats and kitten heels are my favourite
comfy too , and never out of fashion..
Again thank you for lovely photos of sunny Florida and such pretty flowers.
Spring still hasn’t arrived in U.K. ,last week we had storm Noa it was horrible and my lovely daffs, and jonquils
we’re all ruined. The. Only answer to my woes is to up sticks and move to sunny Florida , if I was younger
I would seriously think of it.Still I have your your happy blog to look forward to. Thank you for re starting
your posts it’s much appreciated.
Take care ,Pamela from Wales UK
Dear Janis,
Always delighted to receive yr e-mail notifying me of yr blog posting. You brighten my day because yr classic outfits speak to me. Many women don’t seem to care about how they dress anymore, which is sad. You care! So, thank you!.
Always delighted to receive yr e-mail notifying me of yr blog posting. You brighten my day because yr classic outfits speak to me. Many women don’t seem to care about how they dress anymore, which is sad. You care! So, thank you!.